Basketball Page 318 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Hobbled Heat rule out rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. for Game 5
Miami's injury woes are multiplying with the Heat trailing the Boston Celtics 3-1 in the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series....
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard ruled out for Game 5 vs. Mavericks
Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out of Wednesday's Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series versus the visiting Dallas Mavericks due to inflammation in his right knee.,Leonard also sat out Games 1 and 4 in the series, with the Clippers winning both contests....
Clippers eye third win of series vs. Mavs without Kawhi Leonard
As James Harden turns back the clock, the Los Angeles Clippers are alive and well in a first-round Western Conference playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks.,Game 5 is set for Wednesday at Los Angeles., ,The best-of-seven series is tied at two wins apiece, but the path to get there has been any...
Clippers eye third win of series vs. Mavs without Kawhi Leonard
As James Harden turns back the clock, the Los Angeles Clippers are alive and well in a first-round Western Conference playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks....
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard ruled out for Game 5 vs. Mavericks
Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out of Wednesday's Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series versus the visiting Dallas Mavericks due to inflammation in his right knee....
OK State transfer Brandon Garrison commits to Kentucky
Former Oklahoma State big man Brandon Garrison announced his commitment to Kentucky on Tuesday....
Former Tennessee F Jonas Aidoo commits to Arkansas
Former Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo has transferred to Arkansas....
Pelicans VP laments Zion injury timing, vows 'urgency' in offseason
New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin appreciates the success of a 49-win season but signaled he's determined to shift away from the current makeup of his roster this summer.,"Whereas in the past we've always erred on the side of continuity, and our tak...
Pelicans VP laments Zion injury timing, vows 'urgency' in offseason
New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin appreciates the success of a 49-win season but signaled he's determined to shift away from the current makeup of his roster this summer....
Host Celtics looking to close out Heat in Game 5
The Boston Celtics may be without center Kristaps Porzingis when they face the visiting Miami Heat in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series Wednesday night.,Top-seeded Boston took a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series with a 102-88 victory in Miami on Monday, but Porzingis e...
Host Celtics looking to close out Heat in Game 5
The Boston Celtics may be without center Kristaps Porzingis when they face the visiting Miami Heat in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series Wednesday night....
Reports: Aces sign G Chelsea Gray to 1-year extension
The Las Vegas Aces signed point guard Chelsea Gray to a one-year extension covering the 2025 season, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,The five-time All-Star and three-time WNBA champion is heading into her fourth season with the Aces and her 10th in the league.,Gray, 31, averaged 15.3 points, 7.3 ...
Reports: Aces sign G Chelsea Gray to 1-year extension
The Las Vegas Aces signed point guard Chelsea Gray to a one-year extension covering the 2025 season, multiple outlets reported Tuesday....
Celtics' Brad Stevens named NBA Executive of the Year
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was named NBA Executive of the Year on Tuesday.,Stevens spent the offseason revising the roster of the reigning Eastern Conference champions to create a team that posted an NBA-best 64-18 record in the 2023-24 regular season. ,Trades sen...
Celtics' Brad Stevens named NBA Executive of the Year
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was named NBA Executive of the Year on Tuesday....
Bronny James, Zach Edey among 195 early NBA draft entrees
With multiple weeks to decide whether to stay in the draft or withdraw, a whopping 195 players filed as early entry candidates for the 2024 NBA Draft.,There are 60 total picks in the NBA draft and second-round selections sign non-guaranteed contracts. ,The league announced a full list of players who...
Bronny James, Zach Edey among 195 early NBA draft entrees
With multiple weeks to decide whether to stay in the draft or withdraw, a whopping 195 players filed as early entry candidates for the 2024 NBA Draft....
76ers' Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr. miss shootaround ahead of Game 5
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and guard Kelly Oubre Jr. missed shootaround on Tuesday morning, creating questions about their availability for Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the host New York Knicks.,Embiid, who is questionable for the game on Tuesday night wit...
76ers' Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr. miss shootaround ahead of Game 5
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and guard Kelly Oubre Jr. missed shootaround on Tuesday morning, creating questions about their availability for Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the host New York Knicks....
Reports: Darvin Ham, Lakers expected to part ways
Reports of an imminent divorce between the Los Angeles Lakers and Darvin Ham multiplied on Tuesday in the aftermath of the season-ending loss to the Denver Nuggets. ,Denver bounced the Lakers from the postseason with a 4-1 series victory and the second buzzer-beating win of the first-round matchup d...